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About
We are a partnership of 10 north central London NHS trusts whose purpose is to deliver high quality and better value shared NHS corporate services at scale.
Launched on 1 December 2021 with transactional recruitment services, our experienced and knowledgeable team help staff across our network to access the information, systems and processes they need quickly and seamlessly, allowing staff to focus on the frontline and enabling the best use of NHS resources.
The NLPSS board is made up of executive-level representatives from each trust in the partnership who agree on an annual business plan which is executed by the managing director. Within this structure, individual services are accountable to the managing director, who reports to the board.
NLPSS is hosted by The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the legal entity, contracting authority and main employer of staff.
Trainee Nursing Associate
Closed for applications on: 6-Jun-2023 00:00
Vacancy status: Closed
Closed for applications on: 6-Jun-2023 00:00
Key details
Location
- Site
- Various Employers in London
- Town
- London
- Postcode
- NW3 2QG
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Fixed term: 2 years
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
- Salary
- £21,730 - £23,177 p.a. (HCAS dependent on offered employer - £4,108 - £4,888)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Grade
- (Band 3)
Specialty
- Main area
- Trainee Nursing Associates
We are a partnership of 10 north central London NHS trusts whose purpose is to deliver high quality and better value shared NHS corporate services at scale.
Launched on 1 December 2021 with transactional recruitment services, our experienced and knowledgeable team help staff across our network to access the information, systems and processes they need quickly and seamlessly, allowing staff to focus on the frontline and enabling the best use of NHS resources.
The NLPSS board is made up of executive-level representatives from each trust in the partnership who agree on an annual business plan which is executed by the managing director. Within this structure, individual services are accountable to the managing director, who reports to the board.
NLPSS is hosted by The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the legal entity, contracting authority and main employer of staff.
Job overview
Full time (37.5 hours), 2 years fixed term
Salary: between £21,730 and £23,177 pa. NB depending on allocated employer there may be also a high-cost area supplement.
- Are you passionate about caring for others?
- Have you considered a career in nursing?
- Would you like to experience various health service settings
Nursing Associates work as a vital part of the wider nursing team and help to bridge care between Healthcare Support Workers and Registered Nurses. They work across many different health and care settings, delivering high quality and hands on person-centred care under the direction of registered nurses.
We are now recruiting talented, passionate, and committed individuals for our Trainee Nursing Associate programme in North Central London, delivered as a full-time workplace-based apprenticeship with a Foundation Degree at Middlesex University, starting in October 2023.
You will be employed in a North Central London healthcare setting – an NHS Trust, a General Practice, or a Nursing Home.
Employers offering this opportunity for the cohort starting in October 2023 are:
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What does the training programme involve?
- Two-year full-time apprenticeship combined with a Foundation Degree at Middlesex University, starting October 2023; this includes approx. 2,300 programme hours which are divided to achieve an equal balance of theory and practice learning. (Unfortunately a part-time opportunity is not currently an option)
- Allocation of a host NHS Trust, a General Practice, or a Nursing Home in North Central London.
- Chance to earn and learn WITHOUT building a tuition fee debt.
Your duties are likely to include:
- providing personal care to patients of all genders
- performing and recording clinical observations such as taking people’s blood pressure, temperature, and pulses
- undertaking clinical tasks like venepuncture (puncturing veins as part of a medical procedure, for example to take a blood sample) and undertaking wound dressings
- supporting patients, their families, and carers when faced with unwelcome news and life-changing diagnoses
- discussing and sharing information with registered nurses on a patients’ condition, behaviour, activity, and responses
- ensuring the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times
- recognising issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
Your standard working week can include a mix of shifts, such as nights, early starts, evenings and weekends.
Working for our organisation
The North Central London Nursing Associate programme is run by a group of highly performing primary and secondary health care providers based in the boroughs of Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden, or Islington, and delivered in partnership with Middlesex University.
As an apprentice, you will be hosted by one of the recruiting employers – for the October start this includes: North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust , Whittington Health NHS Trust , Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust -Learning Disability Services or GP Surgeries in North Central London .
You will be asked to indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of employer using a Survey Monkey link (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TNAOct23). NB your final placement will only be confirmed at the end of the recruitment process and be subject to availability of placements.
You will work full time without the need to pay any university tuition fees. You will also have access to a generous NHS pension scheme and employer-specific benefits.
At the end of the programme, you will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes, and behaviours relevant to employment as a Nursing Associate and will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct. You will be able to work in any health and social care setting which could include a hospital, care home, general practice, mental health, and the community with adults or children.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information about the role and the skills we are looking for.
Entry requirements
The programme is open to everyone (NB previous health care experience is helpful but not required). To confirm that you are eligible for the apprenticeship funding, you will need to:
- Provide evidence of Maths and English GCSEs (grade 9 to 4, grade A to C) or Functional Skills Level 2. You will need to submit copies of your certificates via the following link https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TNAOct23. Only applications from candidates who have submitted evidence of eligibility before 5th June 2023 will be considered.
- Prove that you currently live and have lived in the UK for 3 years or more with the right to work and study in England with no restrictions. Your right to live and work in the UK must cover the duration of the apprenticeship programme.
- Be able to commit to the full time programme
- Demonstrate the ability to study to foundation degree level 5 and commit to completing the apprenticeship
If you have any enquiries about this opportunity, please contact [email protected]
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Deadline to apply |
5th June 2023 |
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Interviews |
30th June 2023 & Week of 7th July 2023 |
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Programme starts |
9th October 2023 |
PLEASE NOTE: all correspondence regarding this vacancy and the interview process will be sent by e-mail.
For a full outline of the recruitment process and tips on how to apply, visit https://www.ncltraininghub.org/courses/tna-for-candidates
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Education and qualifications
Essential criteria
- Evidence of Maths and English GCSEs (grade 9 to 4, grade A to C) or Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 in Care or equivalent in terms of both academic attainment and previous care experience.
- Demonstrable ability to study at Level 5 Diploma of Higher Education Level and commit to completing the trainee Nursing Associate programme.
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Intermediate IT skills.
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within a health / care setting.
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Barbara Bryden
- Job title
- Project Officer - Nursing
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
- Projects, Sponsorships, Medical and Dental Rotations Pre-Employment Checks
- Telephone
- If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
No longer accepting applications
Sorry, this vacancy is no longer accepting applications.
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